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Action and Reaction
Students will demonstrate that forces occur only in pairs while working with Newton's Third Law.
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Bubbleology Mickey Mouse Style
This two day lesson is designed for an intermediate grade level. After blowing bubbles, students will be able to test the effect of four different shape wands and three geometric figures in a bubble mixture. Students will construct water and soap molecules.
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Buoy Craft Activity
Through this activity, students learn the purpose of buoys and then create their own.Great for an ocean unit as well.
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Buoyancy: What will float and what will sink?
The students will be able to write and verbally explain why a particular object/item will sink or float. They will also be able to illustrate and/or demonstrate this process.
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Cartesian Diver Experiment
In this experiment, student use a condiment packet and a jar filled with water. Students learn how Cartesian divers are able to stay below the ocean surface.
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Compared to What? – Comparing the Density of Different Liquids
Demonstrate that different liquids have different densities. Initial activity can be conducted with primary level children. Calculations for finding the densities are appropriate for sixth grade or above.
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Energy
The students will be able to describe and compare how energy in different forms affects common objects and is involved in common events. They will also be able to define kinetic and potential energy.
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Gases Lighter and Heavier than Air
The students will be able to understand and demonstrate that there are gases that are lighter (less dense) and heavier (more dense) than air.
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Marvelous Machines
This is a series of experiments about simple machines: levers, wheels and inclined planes. This unit was designed for use in the third grade.
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Mass/Acceleration
Through this lesson students will see the relationship between mass and acceleration of an object.
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Momentum
The main objective of this mini-teach is to demonstrate the concept of momentum.
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Moving Along with Simple Machines
A great unit that is geared towards 3rd grade, but can easily be adapted.
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Newton's Laws of Motion
This lesson will initiate an understanding in describing the principles and dynamics involved in the Laws. Students will also be able to apply the laws to describe everyday occurances.
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Newton's Third Law Of Motion
This mini-teach is designed for grades 4 - 6. Pupils will verbalize and demonstrate Newton's 3rd Law of Motion: action and reaction.
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Potential Energy
The main objective of this mini teach is to introduce the concept of potential energy.
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Rotational Inertia
This lesson will demonstrate how the resistance of an object to rotation is rotational inertia.
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Simple Machines
This lesson was designed for students in grades 2-4. The students will be able to identify the six simple machines and how they are used in our lives. They will gain a basic understanding of the use of force and effort.
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Sinking and Floating
The main objective of the mini-teach is to explain the Archimedes' Principle, which states that any body completely or partially submerged in a fluid at rest is acted upon by an upward force. The mini-teach is adapted to grade levels 3-6 and special education.
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Solids, Liquids and Gases
Using various examples of solids, liquids and gases, the student will be able to define the three states of matter. They will classify the three kinds of matter, describe its properties and give examples of each one.
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Sound
This unit includes Favorite Links, Internet Activities, Lesson Plans, and Related Resources for K-5th grade classes studying sound.
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Surface Tension
This activity is written for third to eighth grades or as an introduction to surface tension. Students will determine if soap and heat will affect surface tension.
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Surface Tension
Students will observe forces between the water molecules which form Surface Tension.
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The Air Out There
The elementary student will be able to; demonstrate air movement, indicate the direction of the air, and measure the speed of the air in different areas.
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The Soup Roll
Students will be able to determine if the contents of a can affect how long it takes to roll down an incline.
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Tops
Students will observe angular motion - precession.
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